Türkiye · Diyanet
Istanbul prayer times today, and tonight's Tahajjud window
Friday, October 16, 2026 · Jumada I 6, 1448 AH. Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha for Istanbul, with the exact portion of the night in which Tahajjud is prayed.
Today's prayer times in Istanbul
| Prayer | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fajr | 5:45 AM | Dawn — the night prayer must end by now |
| Sunrise | 7:09 AM | End of the Fajr window |
| Dhuhr | 12:55 PM | After the sun passes its zenith |
| Asr | 3:57 PM | Mid-afternoon |
| Maghrib | 6:29 PM | Sunset — the Islamic night begins |
| Isha | 7:48 PM | Night prayer |
When is Tahajjud in Istanbul tonight?
Tahajjud is the prayer offered after sleeping, at any point between Isha and Fajr. The Prophet ﷺ described the last third of the night as the time our Lord descends and calls out (Sahih al-Bukhari 1145; Sahih Muslim 758). Tonight in Istanbul that portion runs from 2:00 AM until Fajr at 5:46 AM.
- Night begins (Maghrib)
- 6:29 PM
- Isha
- 7:48 PM
- Islamic midnight
- 12:07 AM
- Last third begins
- 2:00 AM
- Fajr — night ends
- 5:46 AM
Nights here last about 11h 17m. Follow a step-by-step night plan or learn how Tahajjud is prayed.
Next seven days in Istanbul
| Date | Fajr | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 5:45 AM | 12:55 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 2026-10-17 | 5:46 AM | 12:54 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:47 PM |
| 2026-10-18 | 5:47 AM | 12:54 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 2026-10-19 | 5:48 AM | 12:54 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 2026-10-20 | 5:49 AM | 12:54 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 2026-10-21 | 5:50 AM | 12:54 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 2026-10-22 | 5:51 AM | 12:54 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:40 PM |
Calculated with the Diyanet method for Istanbul (41.01°, 28.98°), timezone Europe/Istanbul, including daylight saving changes.
Common questions
What time is Tahajjud in Istanbul?
Any time after Isha once you have slept, and before Fajr at 5:46 AM. The best portion is the last third, from 2:00 AM.
Is Islamic midnight the same as 12 am?
No. Islamic midnight is the midpoint between Maghrib and Fajr — tonight around 12:07 AM in Istanbul.
How many rak'ahs should I pray?
Two at a time, as many pairs as you can manage, closed with Witr. Read the referenced guidance.
These timings are astronomical calculations. If your local mosque announces a different Fajr or Isha, follow your mosque.